Public Act 103-0099

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Public Act 103-0099

Public Act 0099 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

  
  
  
 

 
Public Act 103-0099
 
SB1653 EnrolledLRB103 28538 MXP 54919 b


  
    AN ACT concerning transportation.
  
 
    Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
 
represented in the General Assembly:
  


 
 
    Section 5. The Illinois Highway Code is amended  by adding 
Section 4-225 as follows:
 
    (605 ILCS 5/4-225 new)
    Sec. 4-225. Low-clearance early warning device pilot 
program. The Department shall establish a pilot program to 
erect early warning devices on or near bridges or viaducts in 
this State. Early warning devices may include LiDAR, radar, 
visual signals, or additional signage. The Department may work 
with interested stakeholders to identify bridges and viaducts 
for the erection of early warning devices on roads outside of 
the Department's jurisdiction. The Department may work with 
the University of Illinois on the pilot program. The pilot 
program shall include, but shall not be limited to, evaluating 
the effectiveness of early warning devices, developing design 
specifications, and projecting estimated costs. The Department 
may adopt administrative rules regarding the pilot program. 
The Department or local authority responsible for maintaining 
an early warning device may impose a fine on a motorist who 
damages an early warning device. The fine shall not exceed 
$1,000.